If my usual temperature is 35.5, does this mean that the threshold for me having a 'fever' is also lower?

[Delphine31]

This is something I've wondered about on a number of occasions so I thought I'd ask the MN jury what we think!

I'm unwell today. I feel appalling and definitely feel as though I have a high temperature. The thermometer gives me a reading of 37.6, which by normal standards is only slightly raised.

But given that my healthy temperature is 35.5, my current temperature is a two degree raise on that.

If I was 'normal' with a standard temp of 37 then a two degree raise would take me firmly into 'fever' territory.

So what do we think? Is a fever when our temperature is raised beyond our usual level, or is it fixed at being over 38 degrees regardless of our starting point?

If there are any health professionals reading, I'd love to know if you have a take on this!

I've always wondered this too. I'm cold blooded and have a low healthy temperature.

That temperature would be 'high for you'. A fever is designated as a temperature over 38 degrees Celsius.

My DS's normal temperature is only 'normal' if he's unwell. I don't worry about the classification I just provide calpol and cuddles.

Yes. Mine is 36.4. I feel rough even above 37